Retail

2011 employment insurance (EI) premium increase limited to $0.05 for employees and $0.07 for employers. This is welcome news for retailers and their employees as they anticipated much higher EI rates in 2011.

The popular La Cage aux Sports chain of restaurants is proud to announce the opening of its 50th outlet in the fall of 2010, at Place Versailles. The latest Cage aux Sports will be located on the second floor of the shopping centre.

At a recent European franchise show, The Square Foot interviewed the president of lingerie franchise Soleil Sucré, Mr. Dan Suissa who is looking at the North American market to expand his product line.

Franchises offer a world of opportunity as they seek master franchises across the globe. At a recent International Franchise Show The Square Foot met up with Laurent Amar, President and CEO of Monceau Fleurs.